Nike is the world's leading maker of athletic shoes, equipment and apparel. Nike products cover a broad range of sports including basketball, football, golf, running and soccer. Sneakers made by Nike are sold for $40-$300 per pair.

Nike is one of the most-heavily advertised and best known brands in the world. The company has signed exclusive and expensive marketing deals with some of the world's top athletes -- including Tiger Woods, Rafael Nadal and LeBron James -- to promote its products.

In fiscal 2014, Nike reported record revenues of $27.8 billion, an 11% increase, and net income of $2.48 billion. "Fiscal 2013 was a great year for NIKE, driven by our innovative products and the power of our brands,” said Mark Parker, President and CEO of NIKE, Inc. “And we’re excited about what lies ahead. We have the best leadership team in the industry and a deep innovation pipeline."The Nike brand generated $26.1 billlion in revenues and Converse $1.7 billion. Net income for the year was $2.69 billion.

Nike employs over 48,000 people worldwide. Most Nike products are manufactured by contractors in Vietnam, China, India and Indonesia. Through suppliers, shippers, retailers and other service providers, Nike directly or indirectly employs nearly one million people.

Nike headquarters in Beaverton comprises 17 buildings on 178 acres. Each building is named after an athlete who is key to Nike's growth over the years including soccer star Mia Hamm, baseball great Nolan Ryan, tennis star Pete Sampras and cyclist Lance Armstrong.

History

Nike was founded by Philip Knight, who
ran track at the University of Oregon, and his team coach Bill
Bowerman. In 1963, Knight began selling Tigers running shoes
from Japan at a store known as Blue Ribbon Sports in Eugene,
OR. Knight would also sell shoes from the back of his car at
track meets.

Sales grew and Knight hired an art student
in 1971 to develop the company's well-known swoosh symbol for
just $35. The company became known as Nike in 1972 which was
named after the Greek goddess of victory.

In 1985, Nike's fortunes changed when it
signed up a young basketball player for the Chicago Bulls named
Michael Jordan. His line of sneakers known as Air Jordans has
become the best selling shoe line in history.

Nike sold its Umbro and Cole Haan brands in 2012.

Benefits

Full-time employees (those scheduled to
work 30 or more hours per week) are eligible for benefits the
first day of the month following 30 days of employment. Nike
provides a substantial subsidy to full-time employees to assist
with the cost of these benefits.

Part-time employees (those working between
20 and 29.99 hours per week) are eligible for health coverage
the first day of the calendar year following 12 months of employment.

- Medical, dental, vision coverage

- Life and disability insurance

- 401(k) plan - Nike matches 100% of the first 5% of pay contributed. Match is invested in Nike stock and immediately 100% vested when contributed.

- Discounts at employee stores and guest
passes

· Paid Time Off - Time off accrues throughout the year. Maximum
PTO accrual is limited to 1.5 times your annual accrual amount.
Once time is accrued, it can be used for vacations, sick time,
or other personal reasons. The accrual amount is based on length
of Nike service.

Year of Service

Annual Full-Time
Accrual
(30 or more hrs/wk)

Annual Part-Time
Accrual
(between 20 and 29.99 hrs/wk)

0-2 years

120 hrs

60 hrs

2-4 years

160 hrs

80 hrs

4-9 years

200 hrs

100 hrs

9-19 years

240 hrs

120 hrs

19 + years

280 hrs

140 hrs

· Sabbaticals - Contribution by Nike
and employee for five consecutive weeks off after 10 years of
employment, and every five years thereafter.
· Paid Holidays - Most employees receive 10 per year plus
one Personal Floating Holiday

Compensation Programs

- Performance Sharing Plan (PSP) - Nike
has an annual bonus plan that rewards employees based on Nike's
performance (to reward team success) and individual performance
(to reward your contributions to that success).
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan - Contribute 1% to 10% of your pay through payroll deduction to buy NIKE stock at 15% off the fair market value. Participate by signing up during open enrollment periods in March and September.

Nike also provides a number of other employee benefits for US employees including:

Direct Deposit of paycheck

Health Care and Family Care Reimbursement Accounts

Scholarships for children of employees

Employee Assistance Plan

Work / life balance resources and referrals

Adoption Assistance

Tuition Assistance

Group Long Term Care Plan

Group Legal Plan

Matching gift program for charitable donations. Nike will match not only your financial contributions to the nonprofit organizations of your choice, but will also contribute $10 for every hour of volunteer work you offer.

Chance to take part in community service volunteering

Discounted auto and homeowners insurance

Credit Unions

Dress Code: We have a casual workplace. Jeans and sneakers are welcome.

Up to 50 percent off all Nike footwear, apparel, and equipment, plus access to our Employee Stores for you and eligible family members. You'll also receive guest passes to these stores.

Not close to an employee store? Niketown, NikeWomen, and Nike Outlet stores honor the Nike discount at retail. And, we have an online store for employees and their eligible family members